How Many People Are Named Yisroel?
Complete statistics for the name Yisroel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yisroel is a very rare name, with only 6,355 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 51,931 Americans. It's predominantly male and has been gaining popularity since 2019, when there were 251 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 4 in numerology traditionally represents stability, practicality, and hard work. People born under the influence of the number 4 often exhibit these traits in their lives.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 6,506 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yisroel Through the Generations
Yisroel is a relatively uncommon name, with a total of 6,506 births across all time but only 6,355 people currently living in the US. This shows a significant gap, indicating that many who were born with this name have passed away. The name is predominantly male, with a strong trend of rising popularity, especially in recent years. In 2019, there was a peak of 251 births, which is a clear indication of its growing appeal. The age distribution is also quite telling, with 76% of Yisroel being under 30, making it a distinctly modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yisroel's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Yisroel
How Many People Have the Name Yisroel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,355 people in the United States currently share the name Yisroel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 51,931 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yisroel a Common or Rare Name?
Yisroel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yisroel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yisroel Most Popular?
The name Yisroel reached peak popularity in 2019, with 251 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yisroel?
Approximately 6,355 people named Yisroel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,506. That works out to roughly 1 in 51,931 Americans.
Is Yisroel a rare name?
Yisroel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 51,931 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yisroel mean?
The meaning and origin of Yisroel are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Yisroel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yisroel are male and 0% are female.
When was Yisroel most popular?
Yisroel peaked in 2019 with 251 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.